"Green Eggs and Ham"

Recipe courtesy Tyler Florence

Show: Food 911Episode: Brunch Bests

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (8)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(8)

Cook Time:
10 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 20 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 10 min
Total:: 30 min

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Ingredients

Pesto:

1 bunch fresh basil leaves
1/2 bunch fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/2 clove garlic, sliced
1/4 cup pine nuts
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more if needed
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 slices Tuscan bread
Extra-virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic
4 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves only
8 slices prosciutto
2 tablespoons white vinegar
Kosher salt
8 eggs
Small piece Parmesan, for garnish
Basil leaves, for garnish

Directions

Put the basil, parsley, garlic, pine nuts, cheese, and olive oil into a blender. Blend until the paste is fairly smooth, adding more oil or some water if it is too thick. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper; set aside.

Heat a dry cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Brush the bread slices with olive oil and fry them on both sides until golden brown. Rub them gently with the garlic clove and keep the toast warm. Now add a little oil and the thyme to the pan and fry the prosciutto slices until they are crisp, about 1 to 2 minutes; set aside.

Meanwhile, fill a large skillet with water, bring it to a boil, and add the vinegar and a large pinch of salt. Reduce the heat until the water is just barely bubbling. Crack each egg into a small bowl and carefully slide the egg into the water. Cook until the eggs are set, about 3 1/2 to 4 minutes. Remove the eggs with a slotted spoon and dab the bottom with paper towels to dry them off.

To assemble, put a slice of toast on a plate and place 2 poached eggs on top. Spoon a tablespoon of pesto over each egg and top with some crisp prosciutto. Using a vegetable peeler, thinly shave a few slices of Parmesan over everything and garnish with some basil leaves.

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recipe "Green Eggs and Ham"
g Denver, CO 01-19-2008
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Green Eggs
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I had made Green Eggs w/o ham for my husband and he loved it. Great taste and also easy and quick to make.
recipe "Green Eggs and Ham"
Melanie Gilbert, AZ 08-06-2007
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Awesome!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I forgot to use the Thyme with the proscuitto...but this recipe was great anyways. My husband crinkled up his noise when I... explained it to him, but he admitted that it was his favorite breakfast in years.Read more
recipe "Green Eggs and Ham"
Stephanie Washington, DC 02-22-2007
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Loved it!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

My girlfriends and I just made this recipe in honor of Dr. Seuss. It was absolutely fantastic, I cannot say it enough.... The flavors went together so well. Very fun meal - and it was easy!Read more
recipe "Green Eggs and Ham"
Anonymous 06-25-2006
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If you want to impress someone...
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

... follow this recipe. Besides the Tuscan bread, which is hard to find, the recipe is easy to follow. It tastes as good as... it looks!Read more
recipe "Green Eggs and Ham"
ROBERT roanoke, VA 11-24-2005
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Yukko!
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

Didn't like it. It was the Pesto. Didn't like the Pesto with eggs. Sorry!
recipe "Green Eggs and Ham"
Melanie Idaho Falls, ID 05-10-2005
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Eggs
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Tasty and healthy as well.